Selves
/sɛlvz/noun
Plural form of self, referring to distinct identities or personalities.
Did you know?In Old English, 'self' was not just a personal identity but was deeply tied to one's spiritual essence, hinting at a mystical duality within us.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
selbaz
“One's own being; essence”
Old English
OE
self
“One's own self; the very essence of individuality”
Middle English
ME
selfe
“A distinct being, a personal essence”
Early Modern English
EModE
selve
“Referring to one's own person, emphasizing individuality”
Modern English
Eng
selves
“The plural form indicating multiple identities or aspects of a person”